SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD & Challenging Behaviour Location: Feltham, London (Near Feltham Station) Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Axcis Education is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEND primary school located near Feltham Station. This full-time, long-term position involves supporting a primary-aged pupil with Autism (ASD) who is non-verbal and presents with challenging behaviour. You will work as part of a 3:1 support team, requiring strong teamwork, clear communication, and a calm, consistent approach. This role is well-suited to someone who is patient, resilient, and confident using behaviour-support strategies. It is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s daily learning experience. Key Responsibilities -Provide 3:1 support for a non-verbal pupil with Autism alongside two other staff members -Use positive behaviour support strategies to manage challenging behaviour -Support personalised learning plans and sensory-based activities Implement communication tools such as PECS or Makaton (experience preferred) -Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment -Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and external specialists - The Ideal Candidate Will Have -Proven experience supporting children with ASD and challenging behaviour -Confidence working within a structured behaviour support setting -Experience with non-verbal communication systems (PECS, Makaton, visual supports) -A calm, patient, and resilient approach -A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service -Availability to start in January 2026 Why Join This School? -Excellent location just minutes from Feltham Station -Supportive, well-structured school with strong staff training and development -Work with a dedicated team passionate about supporting SEND learners -A highly rewarding role with real impact on a child’s progress and well-being<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>